Adrian Younge
Something About April
Producer and composer Adrian Younge launches his conceptual soul series with the first "Something About April" installment, establishing the cinematic aesthetic he'd refine across subsequent volumes. The album features vintage production techniques - analog recording, live instrumentation, tape saturation - creating authentically retro sound that recalls 1970s soul and blaxploitation soundtracks. Younge's arrangements showcase his skills as both composer and bandleader, with string sections, horn arrangements, and rhythm sections working in perfect harmony. Each track functions as both individual composition and piece of larger narrative puzzle. The production warmth and attention to period detail make this feel genuinely vintage while serving contemporary musical ideas. Essential for fans of retro soul and anyone interested in analog production aesthetics.
